Title: The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views! ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25165900/25165833/e03cfff9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25165900/25165833/16dd00d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25165900/25165833/accbd60e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25165900/25165833/77037233.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25170000/25165900/25165833/91218d5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location On Anna Maria Island's tranquil tip, The Ballyhoo cottage offers a serene retreat. Panoramic views of Tampa Bay and the Skyway await from this charming abode near Rod and Reel Pier, where you can enjoy fishing, local wildlife spotting or simply unwind. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - - Dryer - Gym - Washer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views! The Ballyhoo is a ground floor cottage located on Bean Point at the very tip of Anna Maria Island. Around the corner, (200 feet away) is the Rod and Reel Pier and beach. A classic 1940s old Florida fishing pier. The pier is an excellent place to see all our local wildlife, dolphins, herons, pelicans, and if you are lucky, maybe a manatee. The pier offers some of the best fishing on the island. A family friendly place with very good food and drink. With panoramic views of Tampa Bay, the Skyway, Egmont Key and civil war era lighthouse, it's not to be missed. Take one our provided bikes or walk to nearby historic Pine Ave. where you'll find your choice of 12 restaurants, shops, art galleries and Roser Church built in 1913 by the inventor of the Fig Newton. While on Pine Ave. don't forget to visit the Anna Maria City Jail and the Anna Maria City Pier. At the City Pier you will find a free trolley that will take you anywhere on the island and back, trolley leaves approximately every half hour. The Ballyhoo is perfect for weekend getaways, fishing, shelling, or just relaxing and getting away from it all! Everything is included except food, your bathing suit and toothbrush! Come relax with us and have fun! Ballyhoo, a small baitfish highly prized by local big game fishermen. We love trades with other vacation rental owners! Our preferred destinations: Europe, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Florida Keys, Mexico, Washington D.C., New York, OR??? Make us an offer!!! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Violations will incur a $200. cleaning fee! ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Gym - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Absolutely no smoking in the unit, violation of this rule will result in loss of full damage deposit! ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Violations will incur a $200. cleaning fee! ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.53646%2C-82.74007&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Gw1hoDsiMYkTnuOak-cnW69C1Ig=) Anna Maria, FL #### What's nearby - Anna Maria Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Bean Point Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Anna Maria City Pier - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Bradenton Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles #### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬12 min walk - ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive - ‪Harry's Grill - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views! located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. Bayfront Park and Palmetto Avenue Beach are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Ballyhoo on Bean Point, 200 feet to a beautiful bayside beach and views! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 172 8 - Good 24 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 8/10 Good #### Betsy D. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice The hosts were very friendly and accommodating, the location near the top of Anna Maria is lovely, everything we needed was there and we had a lovely week. ##### Betsy D. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved our stay here! Easy walk to Bean point beach! Owner’s communication was excellent! ##### michael Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abbie B. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay at AMI The location was good on the island, and just a short walk to multiple beaches. Check in was easy, and communication with the host was good. We enjoyed our stay! ##### Abbie B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen M. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love it Great place to stay. ##### Stephen M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda G. 1 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our home away from home! We had stayed here for a month last year and once again this year and are looking forward to the same nextcyear. I cannot say enough wonderful things about the extraordinary efforts by Ed and Audrey to make our stay possible this year after the devastating hurricanes! We are eternally grateful ##### Brenda G. Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerilyn M. 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice clean place. We enjoyed our stay. The rental is close to beaches and trolley takes you anywhere on the island. Rental is clean and owner checks in with you often. ##### Jerilyn M. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann R. 12 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Well supplied unit for our needs We enjoyed our stay at your Anna Maria getaway….we look forward to a return visit in the future! ##### Ann R. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manny C. 1 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great space Great place to stay. Nice location to the beach. Clean and had just the right amount of space. Host was great. Book your stay. ##### Manny C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MASAKI I. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thumbs up We have a great time. They have everything we need. ##### MASAKI I. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken P. 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary trip Wonderful place to stay! It was perfect! Super clean and had everything we needed. Love the location! Would no doubt stay here again! ##### Ken P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven F. 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SLF Excellent stay !! Great host ! ##### Steven F. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lonnie S. 18 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anna Maria Cottage Very nice , clean and cozy house. Great location , less than 5 min walk to Rod and Reel Pier. Close to boat ramps for charter fishing trips and theres a lot to do on or near the island without having to travel far. Love the house and we're already planning our next stay ##### Lonnie S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony P. 3 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Island stay Great location, good clean unit, comfortable beds, could use some updates/repairs to the bikes, chair's and such but great deal for the money. Overall it was perfect for us to be able to stay on the island! ##### Tony P. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### louise b. 9 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The cottage is clean and well furnished Nothing fancy but a lot for the price. I will be returning The cottage was a short walk to the beach as well as the Rod & Reel Pier which is a funky historical restaurant and bar. Could not be a better location on the island. ##### louise b. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol A. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happy We really enjoyed our stay. Excellent location. The owner is amazing. Quick communication when we had questions. Equipped with everything you need for the house and beach! Easy check in and out. ##### Carol A. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zack F. 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and great host I would give 6 stars if possible. The host is great and the house is wonderful. Easy beach access and the island is lovely. ##### Zack F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 24 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice property. Owner was great. Owner made many suggestions of places tovisit and eat and they were great ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mara O., Florida 5 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved it here! We enjoyed our stay! The house had everything we needed. The host was very helpful and responsive. The house is located close to the bean… you are just a quick walk away to watch the sunrise and sunset! ##### Mara O. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Steven K., Traverse City, MI 30 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ballyhoo is a great location on AMI for sun & fun Ed was a great host... Ballyhoo is in spot on AMI. ##### Steven K. Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zenettra L., Waxhaw, NC 30 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay!! We really enjoyed our time on the island. Ed was wonderful with everything from check in, local recommendations, great communication and just overall very friendly. The space was just as described and the bikes made for a great outdoor day including a ride for ice cream. We highly recommend and would definately stay again. ##### Zenettra L. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth H. 11 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location This property reminds me of an old, original home on the island. It had all that we needed, communication was very good, and we could walk to the fishing pier, bay, and beach easily and quickly. ##### Elizabeth H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda G. 1 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot on AMI Communication, cleanliness and convenience to beaches and the town were superb! Everything we needed was available. Ed’s responsiveness was top-notch. Can’t wait to be back again next year for the month ☺️ ##### Brenda G. Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris C. 5 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Minnesota Couple Wonderful Location!!! Walking distance to Beautiful Bean Point Beach. Walking distance to Rod and Reel. Very clean house perfect for my husband and I. We loved Anna Maria Island. We will be back! ##### Kris C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terrie M. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little place House has everything you need. Location is awesome. Easy Beach access. The Rod & Reel Pier was a great spot to fish. So close to everything. We love everything about AMI. Thanks for being such a great host Ed!!! We can’t wait to come back. ##### Terrie M. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LouAnne B. 19 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely getaway The Ballyhoo is clean, comfortable and extremely well stocked. Fabulous Bean Point is a 5 minute walk away. Ed is helpful and attentive. We will be back! ##### LouAnne B. 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